Patents by Inventor Donald J. Mickus

Donald J. Mickus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4554979
    Abstract: A conduit arrangement for a tilt cylinder of a bulldozer having a track frame and a push arm connected to the track frame for operating the blade of the bulldozer and including a trunnion for pivotally connecting the push arm to the track frame. A pair of spaced fluid passages are provided through the trunnion. A first pair of conduits have one end coupled to the tilt cylinder and the other end connected to the fluid passages. The first pair of conduits pass through an internal bore provided through the push arm. The inboard end of the trunnion extends into the interior of the track frame. The fluid passages extend through the trunnion into the interior of the track frame. A second pair of conduits pass inwardly through the track frame towards the main frame of the bulldozer. One end of each of the second pair of conduits is connected to the fluid passages and the other end extends into the bulldozer main frame. The track frame is spaced from the bulldozer main frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Foley, Robert C. Storck, Donald J. Mickus, deceased, by Debbie Pastors, executrix
  • Patent number: 4087928
    Abstract: Multi-sectional resilient retainer pin for excavating tooth, whereof the multiple sections define a ring effective for 360.degree. lateral stability of the pin and solid self-centering and self-retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Assignee: International Harvester Company
    Inventor: Donald J. Mickus